Looking for something to do August 15th
– 17th? The best gig going is the second annual Legends Championship Tournament at
French Lick Resort benefitting Riley Hospital for Children. Here are eight reasons why you should watch these lady
linksters in action.
Kristie Smith
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| Jane Blalock prepares for her next shot |
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| Nancy Lopez signing autographs |
Economics
101 – Going to watch match play is
economical. By comparison, attending an NBA game with courtside seats could set
you back in the neighborhood of a couple thousand dollars, but a grounds pass
to The Legends Championship is just $10 per day or $25 for all three days. Buy
the NBA ticket if you want, though good luck getting LeBron to say “hi” – or
autograph your program.
R.O.I. – The return on your ticket investment is greater
than any other sport. Football, baseball and basketball lack in the “minutes of
action per dollar” category with approximately 12 minutes of actual action in an
entire game. Providing that each shot lasts roughly five seconds and a golfer
shoots par – that equals 12 minutes of action each round!
Take
a sneak-peek – Seize a rare
opportunity to explore the latest golf equipment you’ve been dying to try
without paying the equivalent of the gross national product of a developing
country to do so. Walk the course and see how the pros play it – an invaluable
lesson prior to calling your foursome and setting a date.
Get
a little fresh air – The Pete Dye
Course at French Lick is built on the second highest point in the entire state
of Indiana and generously shares a 30-40 mile panoramic view in all directions.
Carved out of a hilltop in the Hoosier National Forest, this is “the best”
nature has to offer and sure beats the recycled air of an indoor sports stadium
on a sunny day in August.
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| Family-friendly event |
Get
a move on – Walking the golf course
alongside the greatest names to ever play the game is a real workout. This is
what qualifies golf as a sport and its players as athletes. There might be some
IcyHot in your future, but if 75 year-old Joanne Carner can do it, so can you.
Quality
time – Slather on the sunscreen and
take your favorite little duffer to see how the big kids do it. Nothing grows
the game like sparking someone’s interest from a young age. Introduce them to
Ashtyn Brown, a good role model and a real up and comer in the sport – someone
to follow until she plays in The Legends and beyond.
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| Lisolette Neumann thanks the volunteers |
Proximity
to greatness – Probably the absolute
most-cool thing about seeing golf in person is how up close and personal you
can get with the players. Sure you might be able to see the ball better with a
view from the La-Z-Boy in front of the TV, but you’ll miss out on everything
else. These competitors can do so much more than hit a little ball into a cup.
Jan Stephenson is very engaging, funny even. And you just might get a “John
Hancock” or two.
Shop
‘til you drop – Plenty of golf
specific paraphernalia to browse, try-on and purchase. You’ll find everything
from custom golf-themed art to jewelry, apparel and more. What a great way to
remember your trip to see The Legends Championship at French Lick Resort.
For tickets to this year’s event,
contact our reservations representatives at 888-936-9360 or visit our the website
Kristie Smith